On 23 January, Tbilisi Marriot hosted the first meeting of the
Democratic Movement-United Georgia’s "Darbazi” led by the
Chairperson of the Party Mrs. Nino Burjanadze. Mrs. Burjanadze
informed the audience of the goals and role of "Darbazi”.

According to Mrs. Burjanadze, together with "Darbazi”, the
members of the Democratic Movement-United Georgia party will try to
formulate goals for the benefit of people.

"We, together, have to find the way out of the crises which Georgia
faces today” – said the Chairperson of the Democratic Movement.

She continued, that the statements which form the basis of the
party’s agenda will be finalised only after they pass through the
expert examination and scrutiny of "Darbazi” members.

"Every meeting of "Darbazi”, including the one today and those
which are to follow, will serve as a guarantee, that the Democratic
Movement – United Georgia’s political decisions are made solely by
considering public opinion and opinions of experienced
professionals” – said Mrs. Nino Burjanadze.

The meeting covered the complex situation existing in the country,
as well as the issues existing in the economic, cultural, health
and social areas. The discussion also touched upon the foreign
policy priorities of the country and Georgia-Russia relations.

Following the meeting, Mrs. Nino Burjanadze said the convention was
of immense interest and significance, more so that, the opinions of
"Darbazi” members completely coincided with those of the members of
the Democratic Movement- United Georgia Party Board regarding the
realities in the country, and the need for early Presidential
followed by Parliamentary Elections, seen as the way of resolving
the current crises.

Upon the completion of the meeting, Mr. Givi Berikashvili gave his
commentary welcoming any initiative aimed at the well-being of the
country and its people.

"I welcome the creation of "Darbazi”, as it will give us
opportunity to learn the opinion of the Georgian intelligentsia” –
said Mr. Givi Berikashvili.

In the opinion of Rezo Chkheidze, "people who attended today’s
meeting duly presented their views and proposals, which is very
useful. I wish we were able to hear the views of ordinary people
and not only of high officials, since every person has his/her own
views about the future. Today’s speeches truly had the kernel of
truth and I believe it is this kind of gatherings which will serve
as an impetus for the progress in this cause and the country in
general”.

Apart from "Darbazi” members, the members of the Democratic
Movement-United Georgia’s Party Board also participated at the
meeting.

The convention agreed on the forms of future cooperation.
Democratic Movement- United Georgia’s "Darbazi” is a
consultative-representative body, the primary goal of which is to
discuss the crucial issues for the country, provide timely
recommendations and support their practical implementation.

"Darbazi” is represented by people of various professions who are
well-known to the Georgian public.

According to the Charter of the Democratic Movement-United Georgia,
it is obligatory for the Party Board to consider "Darbazi”
recommendations.